“Romance” in Japanese
Short answer
ロマン
roman
Romance in Japanese is “ロマン” (roman). Full meaning: romance (e.g. Arthurian romances), heroic tale; (nigh) impossible dream, adventurous spirit, great undertaking, epic adventure; (full-length) novel.
Other ways to say “Romance” in Japanese
恋路
koiji romance, love's pathway
浪漫
roman romance (e.g. Arthurian romances), heroic tale; (nigh) impossible dream, adventurous spirit, great undertaking, epic adventure; (full-length) novel
濡れ事
nuregoto love affair, romance; love scene (in kabuki)
ロマンス
romansu romance, love story; love affair, romantic relationship; romance
艶事
tsuyagoto love affair, romance
恋模様
koimoyou romance, love affair
伝奇小説
denkishousetsu romance (fiction)
情史
joushi love story, romance
騎士道物語
kishidoumonogatari romance (e.g. the Arthurian romances)
ろまん
roman romance (e.g. Arthurian romances), heroic tale; (nigh) impossible dream, adventurous spirit, great undertaking, epic adventure; (full-length) novel
浮き名
ukina rumour (of a love affair), rumor, romance, scandal
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